At St. Bede and across the United States, Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of Catholic education.

Also at St. Bede, Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of all the elements of our school that make it such a great place - students, parents, faculty, staff, friends, and the entire parish community. This begins with an Open House on January 27th, which all are welcome to attend. The celebration continues through the week for students and staff until February 1st. It is so important for current parents to come to the Open House on January 27th, 2013, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., to see your childs special projects and incredible work done up to this point! It is also important that if you know of anyone that would be interested in this amazing educational experience and supportive community, PLEASE invite them to come!

Catholic Schools Week is an annual national celebration of the important role that Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the country play in providing a values-added, challenging education for America's young people. Catholic schools are proud of their educational network that emphasizes intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical and social values in their students. This is also a time for Catholic Schools to spread the word and invite the community in to see the school and ask questions! Catholic Schools Week begins the last Sunday in January. In 2013, it will be observed January 27 through February 1.

WHAT is Catholic Schools Week?

WHEN is Catholic Schools Week 2013?

Catholic Schools Week celebrates education that goes beyond preparation for a secular life. It is an education that prepares students for a Christian life. CSW also celebrates the high standards of excellence and the quality of the education available to all students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the U.S.

What does Catholic Schools Week celebrate?

Often, schools will celebrate the parish family on Sunday (January 27); the community on Monday (January 28); the students on Tuesday (January 29); the Catholic Schools on Wednesday (January 30); the vocations on Thursday (January 31); and the faculty, staff and volunteers on Friday (February 1).

What other audiences are celebrated during Catholic Schools Week?

A Catholic Schools Week fun fact

How long has Catholic Schools Week been around?

The Catholic Schools Week celebration became an annual event in 1974. The first national Catholic Schools Week slogan was "Different Where It Counts--Message, Community, Service."